GRE Word List
MALADROIT
lacking adroitness : inept
The meaning of the word maladroit is lacking adroitness : inept.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
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| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
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| formality | compliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony |
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| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |